Billi enjoys taking time with his sugarcane treat

A group of Zambian school children learn about the chimpanzees at the Orphanage from one of the keepers.

Are you  looking for a study site to conduct independent research?  See our Research page for information on conducting  research at Chimfunshi.

Staff Member of the Month

Coming Soon

In order to highlight the human side of conservation at Chimfunshi we will be recognizing a Chimfunshi Staff Member each month.  We are currently in the process of building a database of staff members and conducting surveys of them for the monthly “mini-portrait” .  Please bear with us as we set this up.

Muli shani and welcome...

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Our Mission...

-Improve captive conditions for rehabilitated and rescued chimpanzees

-Build a community in order to promote a worldwide initiative for:

                         Cooperation
                         Education
                         Conservation

-Face the environmental challenges of today  head on

Important Links

Chimfunshi: the official sanctuary web site

A Place that Holds Water: the RaEC blog

The Ape’s Tale: inside the world of Chimfunshi Research

Touching the Moon: educational experiences at Chimfunshi from a variety of eyes.